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Helvetica

20071h 20mDocumentary
directed by Gary Hustwit

“Typography, Graphic Design and Global Visual Culture”

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Synopsis

Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which will celebrate its 50th birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. The film is an exploration of urban spaces in major cities and the type that inhabits them, and a fluid discussion with renowned designers about their work, the creative process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type.

Cast

Michael Bierut·Himself
Neville Brody·Himself
David Carson·Himself
Manfred Schulz·Himself
Massimo Vignelli·Himself
Rick Poynor·Himself
Wim Crouwel·Himself
Matthew Carter·Himself
Alfred Hoffmann·Himself
Mike Parker·Himself